Big Warm Hugs For
Our Dear
“Mama Bluebird"
As we all know so well, Mama Bluebird has been giving hugs to members probably from the day she joined this forum. Now is the time to give her a big hug for volunteering to officially be our Moderator. I can already see how effective she is in her new position. It is obvious that Mama Bluebird must be spending much more of her time at this forum now that she is the Moderator. God Bless her for her wonderful spirit and the genuine warm welcome and help that she gives to those who come through the door to this forum. We are so lucky that Bluebird landed on our doorstep and most thankful for her devotion to our cause. Dave
68, 29-core biopsy 9/27/06, PSA 7.1, Stage T1c, Gleason 7 (3+4) [less than 20% in one area], Gleason 6 [less than 5% in two other areas], negative DRE, bone scan and Endorectal MRI. Completed 39 Proton radiation treatments 2/22/07-4/18/07.
First PSA test to be taken 7/07. Post Edited (pcdave) : 6/20/2007 8:37:41 AM (GMT-6)

I will certainly 2nd those sentiments. Thank you for all that you do and say. It helps all of us each and every day. Although I am new to posting here I spent several weeks reading and absorbing and know that this forum is really a special place because of the people.

Sooooooooooo happy to add to this "BIG HUG." Nobody deserves it more!MikeJune 2005 - Age 53 PSA 4.8 at regular physicalOctober 2005 - After several rounds of anti-biotics, PSA 5.2 at UrlogistNovember 2005 - Biopsy negativeJuly 2006 - PSA 5.9 at regular PhysicalOctober 2006 - After several more rounds of anti-biotics PSA 8.1November 2006 - Second biopsy - PositiveDecember 2006 - Gleason (3+4=7), Tumor T1c, CT Scan and Bone Scan Negative January 2, 2007 Robotic Prostatectomy, University of Rochester Medical Center - Tumor confined but larger than thought, only one nerve able to be spared. Margins clear.February 2007 - Three to four pads a day, no erection with viagara.March 2007 - Down to two pads a day, had first intercourse with Erecaid pump and bands, otherwise still flat tire.April 2007 - First Post-Surgical PSA 0.02 and a great relief! Down to one pad a day. Still unable to achive erection without pump.May, 2007 - Still one pad a day, even try a smaller pad on occasion. Slight improvement on the ED."If patience is a virtue, I feel like the most virtuous guy on the planet!"

( blushing bluebird )
Dave you are a stinker.. This thread is very thoughtful… (( bluebird still blushing !!!)
Your hugs are truly felt.... Your kind words have always touched our hearts.
Always remember.....
When we send our HUGS .... they are the best gift we can give to our friends… and the HUGS are automatically returned to us!!!
Thank you for you!!! It's nice walking together.... ( girl smiley )
In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy
A Special Thank you to each of you for your kind words and sentiments.
Posting below….copied from: Accepting the Prostate Forum Moderator position ~ bluebird
« Thank You ~ for “your” warm responses «
They are truly heartfelt!
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Jetguy is the Pilot…. We can all hold the keys…. but he is the only pilot on board!!! at this time….
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You help hold the keys and I’ll be happy to open the door anytime you see something that needs looking into. (Thanks Veteran1 for my 1 st assignment!!! It worked!! Yippeeee )
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